Lawrence C. Sullivan

Lawrence  C.  Sullivan – 87, of North Reading, died at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, February 9, 2017.

He was born in Newport, RI, on January 27, 1930. He grew up in Newport where he was a graduate of De LaSalle Academy, Class of 1948; University of Rhode Island, Class of 1952 and Georgetown Law School, in Washington, D.C., Class of 1962.

Lawrence was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. His U.S. Navy Military service began in 1952. He graduated from Officer Candidate School, Class of 1953 serving as Line Officer on Navy destroyers during the Korean Conflict. In 1956 he left the Navy with rank of Lieutenant (Junior Grade). Later, he joined the Naval Reserves and served in various assignments, retiring with the rank of Commander.

After law school, he joined the legal staff of the Federal Aviation Administration  (FAA) in Washington D.C. from 1962 to 1967. In 1967, he transferred to the FAA Boston office, serving as the regional counsel for New England until his retirement in September of 1989.

He was a resident of North Reading for fifty years and a member of St. Theresa’s Parish, where he taught CCD Religious Education.

Lawrence enjoyed watching sports and actively followed all Boston teams. Over the years, he enjoyed playing tennis, golf and loved to play cards. Lawrence and his wife enjoyed spending their winters in Melbourne Beach, Florida and summers in Newport, RI. 

Family members include his beloved wife of 61 years, Kathleen T. (Krupa) Sullivan; loving daughters, Sandra Conron and husband Scott of North Reading, Judith Gosselin and husband Jay of Deerfield, NH, and Jacqueline Bonasoro and husband Gary of North Andover; sisters, Anne Mills of Newport, RI and the late Arlene Custy; brothers-in-law, Raymond Custy of Portsmouth, RI and the late Stuart Mills; 6 grandchildren, who gave him great enjoyment in later years, Jeffrey and Jessica Conron, Renee and Alex Gosselin, Leia and Shawn Bonasoro; and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, February 14th from 4 to 7 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., NORTH READING. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the funeral home starting at 8:45 AM Wednesday, February 15th followed by a 10 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Parish, 63 Winter St. (Rt. 62), North Reading. Burial with military honors will follow at Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Late Retired Regional Counsel for N.E. Federal Aviation Administration. U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict, retiring as Commander. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

8 thoughts on “Lawrence C. Sullivan

  1. Charlie, Billy and I are so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was such a wonderful man of dignity and honor! Your family is in our prayers during these sad times. Rest In Peace Larry, your smile, kindness and love for your family will truly be missed.

    Love the Maddens

  2. Such a lovely man with commitment to his family. Joyous in his relationships with all who met him. I will remember him fondly as part of a beloved family.

  3. Larry was our true and generous friend for almost fifty years, sharing family, friends and life interests. Our thoughts are with his family as we wish them strength in the days ahead and much joy in memories of all the good times. He was a true Christian gentleman.

  4. I am so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. Lawrence was my second cousin. One of my earliest memories is waking as a young boy in our home in Jackson Heights, Queens, and running into the living room, to find Lawrence sleeping on the couch, his navy uniform draped over the dining room chair. I was 10 years old. When I grew up we became friends and enjoyed each other’s company on our many visits to Newport, RI . He was a good man with a ready smile and a hearty laugh. He will be remembered, and sorely missed.

  5. larry was a sweet man from thefirst day we met him he loved everyone he was so fond of his red sox and his patriots i hope he got to see what thy did this year we will always thnk of him in a loving way helen and guy bonasoro

  6. Sandi and family, We just found out about your Dad, can’t tell you how sorry we are for your loss, we always think our parents will be here forever, he will always be with you just in your heart. Tim & Heidi Spencer and family

  7. I am so sorry for your loss So many memories growing up next door to you He was an amazing person Prayers and love to all of you

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